Signed up to compete at #SERFO again this year. This time I signed up for both longsword and sword and buckler. I have very little experience with sword and buckler but it will motivate me to study it more in the next few months so I don't get utterly destroyed in pools. #HEMA
They finally finalized the tournament rankings for #SERFO. Ended up 16th out of 51 on Longsword tier C, not too shabby for my second ever tournament if I do say so myself. ⚔️ #HEMA
I got tired just WATCHING the judging at #SERFO they have it down to an art and really keep things moving!
Congratulations to all our fencers who went to #SERFO this past weekend. Swordwind took home 3 medals (a 4th place, a silver, and a gold!) We are looking forward to seeing everyone at Queen's Gambit next month!
Congrats to Nick (🥈in rapier) and Derek (🥇 in sword and buckler, 🥉 in rapier) for medaling at SERFO 2025!
#hema #historicaleuropeanmartialarts #rapier #swordandbuckler #fencing #sword #swords #knight #boston #massachusetts #serfo #serfo2025
Bye #SERFO had a fun weekend of fencing and hanging out with people. Hope to see you all again soon. #HEMA
Last day of #SERFO today. So far @swordwind.bsky.social has won 3 medals (a 4th place, silver, and gold!) we have a few people doing sword and buckler today so hopefully we can add at least one more to that tally.
Congratulations to Liz for taking second at the URG conventional rapier tournament at SERFO 2025!
#hema #historicaleuropeanmartialarts #rapier #serfo #fencing #sword #swords #boston #massachusetts #sword #swords #knight
Congratulations to Derek for taking fourth at the A-tier longsword tournament at SERFO 2025!
#hema #historicaleuropeanmartialarts #longsword #serfo #fencing #sword #swords #boston #massachusetts #sword #swords #knight
Heading out in a little bit for day 2 of #SERFO. No competing today just cheering on my club mates and doing a few workshops. #HEMA
Congratulations to Derek for taking first and Nick for taking fourth at the First Blood Rapier tournament at SERFO 2025!
#hema #historicaleuropeanmartialarts #rapier #serfo #fencing #sword #swords #boston #massachusetts
First day of #SERFO!
Today is:
URG Longsword
First Blood Rapier and Dagger
Tier C Longsword
I'll be fighting in First Blood R&D. My first big tournament, I am both excited and nervous!!
Heading down to #SERFO tomorrow! I am competing in Open Longsword C on Friday but will be around all weekend to help/cheer on my fellow clubmates. Good luck to everyone who is attending! #HEMA ⚔️
Last #HEMA class this afternoon before #SERFO. Hopefully I can use my time today to learn the secret techniques that will guarantee I win all my matches. That’s reasonable right? 😁
Photo of a page of printed text next to an orange and white cat.
With #SERFO coming up in less then 2 weeks I’m re-reading the Brain Games presentation @firerosearien.bsky.social gave at Queens Gambit back in 2023. Fry the cat is “helping” #HEMA
Instructor last night: you are less than 2 weeks out from #SERFO you want to go easy on training from this point and avoid getting injured.
Me last night: Got it! 👍
Also me last night: Takes a weird thrust to the hand that somehow hits my thumbnail pulling it back some. 🫠 #HEMA
(it's fine just ugh)
#HEMA class last night was hot but good. Got some good feedback and was able to start trying a few new things to get around some sticking points I have been hitting. 36 days till #SERFO !
Me and a bunch of other @swordwind.bsky.social folks have our group accommodations set for #SERFO in June. Now I just have to get good 😆 #HEMA
Registered for #SERFO in June! Right now just for open longsword but if my new sword arrives in time I may add on to that later. #HEMA
Our "advanced" competition prep class starts tonight. This one is specifically intended for people who are planning to compete at #SERFO in June and promises to be more intense then the Sunday one I had been doing. Hopefully it doesn't kick my ass too hard 😜⚔️ #HEMA
Starting the new year right by doing a mock tournament Saturday and then Sunday I am doing a new class @swordwind.bsky.social is starting called "Competition Prep" which is aimed at people planning to compete this year at #SERFO and/or #Queensgambit. #HEMA
